2018-45579

2018-45579

Title

Accounting Specialist

Job Locations

-US-NC-Raleigh

Posted Date

3/14/2018

More information about this job

Overview

Under general direction, responsible for the complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for ensuring compliance with company’s system of internal controls. Duties primarily involve the maintenance, oversight, and reporting of financial accounting data, or the positions may be a specialist in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge, such as but not limited to payroll, taxation or closely related accounting services. Technical accounting work may include independent responsibility for maintaining accounting records or separate accounts receivable/payable and payroll functions. Other positions may include varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of their respective work unit, or involvement in a budget process. Positions have delegated responsibility to analyze data for accuracy, to problem- solve, to interpret regulations, and they may reverse errors. They are accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information. Positions coordinate and/or make recommendations for system changes and possibly test new processes.

Responsibilities

Positions at this level perform entry level technical accounting duties involving the maintenance and reporting of routine financial accounting data following standardized methods and procedures. Work involves double entry accounting work ranging from posting to account ledgers; reconciling accounts; verifying entries; maintaining and controlling general ledger accounts, reports, registers and statements and familiarity with spreadsheets and formulas. Work is subject to review by a higher-level supervisor.

Qualifications

Two years of experience in an accounting department.

Experience in providing performing outstanding customer service, complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, and in ensuring compliance with company’s system of internal controls is required.

Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be articulate and professional, and communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.